Glyn is an electoral ward in Conwy County Borough on the north Wales coast, made up of a mix of suburban streets and surrounding rural land. Its position close to the A55 corridor gives easy access to nearby coastal towns such as Colwyn Bay and Llandudno, while the dramatic hills of Snowdonia and the Conwy estuary are within easy reach, making it convenient for commuters and attractive to visitors.
The ward has a community-focused feel, with village halls, churches and grassroots sports clubs at its heart, and an economy that blends small local businesses, agriculture, tourism and commuting to larger centres. Historically rooted in rural and light industrial activity, Glyn today is represented on Conwy County Borough Council and reflects the wider social mix of coastal north Wales as it balances local life with the pull of nearby tourist and employment hubs.
Postcode districts covering Glyn
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 0.8 miles
- Flint 24.5 miles
- Rhyl 10.3 miles
- Prestatyn 13 miles
- Bangor 18.2 miles
- Abergele 5.6 miles
- Llandudno 4.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rhiw Ward 0.5 miles
- Colwyn Bay Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Eirias Ward 0.8 miles
- Old Colwyn Parish 1.1 miles
- Colwyn Ward 1.4 miles
- Mochdre Parish 1.6 miles
- Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Ward 1.9 miles
- Mynydd Marian Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Llysfaen Parish 2.6 miles
- Penrhyn Bay Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Penrhyn Ward 2.9 miles
- Llansanffraid Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Glyn
LL29 7SD, LL29 8EA, LL29 7UW, LL29 8HE, LL29 7DS, LL29 8QA, LL29 7EW, LL29 7PE, LL29 8AW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 36.2 miles
- Manchester Airport 59.9 miles
- Colwyn Bay Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Glan Conwy Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Glyn Ad
- Cae Mor Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Tynedale Hotel 4 5 miles
- Gwynfryn 4 4.5 miles
- Beachside Guest House 4 5.3 miles
- Swn Y Mor Hotel 2 4.8 miles
- Quay Hotel and Spa 4 4.4 miles
- The Castle Hotel, Conwy, North Wales 4 4.4 miles
- Craigside Inn 3 3.8 miles
- Bodysgallen Hall & Spa 4 3.7 miles
- Milverton House 4 5.3 miles
Schools in Glyn
- Eirias High School Secondary
- Ysgol Bod Alaw Primary
- Ysgol Nant Y Groes Primary
Local points of interest
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 4.4 miles
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 4.7 miles
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 9.3 miles
- Marble Church Historic site 9.5 miles
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.4 miles
- Rhyl FC Stadium 10.4 miles
- Bastion Road Stadium 13.5 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 13.6 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 14.7 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 16.3 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 17.5 miles